Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/25/2024 8:37 AM, updated: 2/9/2025 5:56 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra X Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

11mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	3.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+213 grams (7.46 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	232 grams (8.12 ounces)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/1.31" inches19% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.56" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+5050 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+256GB (226GB available)124% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Titanium frame, glass front and backAdvantage More resistant material
LTPO OLED	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1344x2992 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels12% Higher resolution screen
490 PPI	vs	+505 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.7"	vs	+6.8"1% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP	vs	+(quad camera) 200MP + 50MP + 12MP + 10MP86% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 11MP	vs	+(front) 12MP12% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
30W	vs	+45W50% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.

39 Common items in both devices

12GB LPDDR5X

HDR10+

120Hz

Digital and optical zoom

LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+32 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
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Model	Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 8 Pro GC3VE	Galaxy S24 Ultra SM-S9280
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023	1/24/2024, Announced: 1/17/2024
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)	79 x 162.3 millimeters (3.11 x 6.39 in)
Weight	213 grams (7.46 ounces)	232 grams (8.12 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Titanium frame, glass front and back Back: Gorilla Armor
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
Display type	LTPO OLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1344x2992 pixels (20:9)	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	490 PPI	505 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Armor
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	2400nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AC) (4nm)
CPU	Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.4GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 750 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10) Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6) GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1452915 (v9), 1822988 (v10) Geekbench: 7076 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (226GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 66)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.0126°1/2"0.8µmPDAF	(quad camera) 200 megapixels 50MP periscope telephoto f/3.4111mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/240fps HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	11 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4064x2648 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5050 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint	• Colors: Titanium Black, Gray, Violet, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange • Samsung DeX • Stylus pen (Bluetooth)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 128GB)	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	feature not registered